Universal PropTech Inc. Announces Management and Board Change

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Universal PropTech Inc. announces the appointment of Brian Illion to the board of directors and Amy Stephenson as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Illion is a civil litigation and employment law lawyer with experience in managing commercial agreements. Ms. Stephenson has over 20 years' experience in capital markets and managing public companies. She has served as CFO for various cannabis companies.

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - August 15, 2023) - Universal PropTech Inc. (TSXV: UPI) ("UPI" or the "Company") announces today that Brian Illion has been appointed to the board of directors to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Brian Presement. In addition, Amy Stephenson has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of the Company to fill the vacancy left by the resignation by Keith Li.

Mr. Illion is a civil litigation, employment law and commercial lawyer called to the bar in 1997. Between 2017 and 2020, Mr. Illion was the Vice Chair at Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (Ontario). Prior to which, Mr. Illion was Vice President and General Counsel for a private company negotiating and managing commercial agreements and overseeing external legal counsel. Mr. Illion has an LL.B. from York University.

Ms Stephenson has over 20 years' experience in the capital markets and managing public companies by providing strategic advice, financial and compliance services to public companies. Ms. Stephenson was CFO of Cura Cannabis Solutions which was acquired by CuraLeaf Holdings Inc., CFO and V.P. Finance of The Green Organic Dutchman and took the company public on the Toronto Stock Exchange in 2018. While as CFO for Branson Corporate Services, Ms. Stephenson acted as CFO of Canadian and US cannabis companies including Aurora Cannabis Inc., Nutritional High International Inc., Tinley Beverage Company Inc. and Lineage Grow Company (now Harborside). Prior to that, Ms. Stephenson was CFO at Bedrocan Cannabis Corp. when it merged with Tweed to form Canopy Growth. Ms. Stephenson was a business valuator at Evans & Evans and an equity research writer. Ms. Stephenson obtained her MBA in Finance and serves on the Committee of Corporate Reporting of the Financial Executive International (FEI). Ms. Stephenson was a Board member of CFA Society Toronto from 2016 to 2019 and was non-member Council and Chair of the Audit Committee for the Association of Professional GeoScientists Ontario (APGO) for 6 years. Ms. Stephenson is a CFA Charter holder, a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CMA).

Jeff Berman, the Chief Executive Officer of the Company said, "I would like to thank Brian Presement for his contributions as a director of the Company and look forward to Brian Illian's contributions to the board as we move forward. I would also like to thank Keith for his many years of service to the Company and look forward to working with Amy."

About Universal PropTech Inc.

Universal PropTech Inc. (TSXV: UPI) is a TSX Venture Exchange listed company focused on evaluating acquisition opportunities in order to enhance shareholder value.

Contact Information

Universal PropTech Inc.
Jeff Berman
President and Chief Executive Officer
jberman@universalproptech.com

Forward-Looking Statements

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FAQ

Who has been appointed to the board of directors of Universal PropTech Inc.?

Brian Illion has been appointed to the board of directors.

Who has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer of Universal PropTech Inc.?

Amy Stephenson has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer.

What is Brian Illion's background and experience?

Brian Illion is a civil litigation and employment law lawyer. He has experience in managing commercial agreements and was previously the Vice Chair at Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (Ontario).

What is Amy Stephenson's background and experience?

Amy Stephenson has over 20 years' experience in capital markets and managing public companies. She has served as CFO for various cannabis companies and has an MBA in Finance.

What companies has Amy Stephenson served as CFO for?

Amy Stephenson has served as CFO for Cura Cannabis Solutions, The Green Organic Dutchman, Aurora Cannabis Inc., Nutritional High International Inc., Tinley Beverage Company Inc., Lineage Grow Company (now Harborside), Bedrocan Cannabis Corp., and Canopy Growth.

What is the opinion of Jeff Berman, the CEO of Universal PropTech Inc.?

Jeff Berman thanks Brian Presement for his contributions and looks forward to Brian Illian's contributions to the board. He also thanks Keith for his years of service and looks forward to working with Amy.